Zeugitania, Carthage. AE Unit (16mm, 2.04g, 3h), c. 400-350 BC.
Obverse: Wreathed head of Persephone-Tanit facing left with pendent earrings
Reverse: Horse standing right, palm tree behind.
Ref: SNG Copenhagen 111-119
Numis. Notes: Some remaining find patina/deposits on surface, but detailed & attractive coin in hand with beautiful dark green patina. Well-centered and complete for type.
Much finer artistic style than those of similar design struck in Punic Sicily and Iberia during the mid-to-late 3rd century
SOLD
Pedigree: Ex-CNG inventory with tag (“Carthage”); Agora Auctions, sale 35, Lot 455 (part, NYC 23-6-15); Holding History (Nathan Hochrein; DePere, WI; 11 Jul 15); CONSERVATORI Ancient Coins (C. Jackson-Jacobs; Champaign, IL; 27 Oct 20; by private treat)